In the News Archives – Rasky Partners, Inc.

SVP Doug Bailey’s Heartfelt Oped in Washington Post

As my twin fights for his life, all Trump does is assure me the virus is no big deal Opinion by Douglas Bailey Oct. 9, 2020 at 4:45 p.m. EDT Douglas Bailey, a former editor at The Boston Globe, is senior vice president of Rasky Partners in Boston. Just as President…

SVP Bethany Bassett on the In’s and Out’s of a Virtual Democratic Convention – The Hill

The Hill Lobbyists make do with virtual convention BY ALEX GANGITANO – 08/17/20 06:00 AM EDT The online format for the Democratic National Convention initially posed a major challenge for lobbyists looking to impress their clients, until they found that many were happy to give this year a pass. Conventions are usually a…

Managing Director George Cronin Quoted on WBUR re Upcoming Ballots Measures

WBUR Poll Finds Mass. Voters Split On Ranked-Choice Voting Ballot Question August 12, 2020 By Simón Rios Massachusetts voters are evenly split on a ballot question that would fundamentally change how they select candidates for state and federal office. A new WBUR poll (topline, crosstabs), conducted by the MassINC Polling Group,…

Senior Advisor, Jeffrey Sánchez, OpEd in Washington Post, “Racism is killing black people. It’s sickening them, too.”

Racism is killing black people. It’s sickening them, too. By Michelle A. Williams and Jeffrey Sánchez June 4, 2020 at 4:27 p.m. EDT Michelle A. Williams is an epidemiologist and dean of the faculty at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Jeffrey Sánchez, a former Massachusetts state representative, is a lecturer at…

George Cronin on how COVID-19 and our new reality has impacted referendums and signature gathering

The Horse Race: Episode 127 – The ‘Stay at Home’ Stretch This week George Cronin virtually sat down with our friends Steve Koczela, Jennifer Smith and Stephanie Murray on The Horse Race podcast to discuss how our new reality of social distancing and COVID-19 precautions are impacting referendums and ballot…

Senior Advisor, Jeffrey Sánchez, on WBUR’s On Point

Senior Advisor, Jeffrey Sánchez, spoke on WBUR’s On Point about how campaigns and the way we communicate has changed with COVID19. Jeffrey also speaks with Meghna Chakrabarti about our founder, Larry Rasky. His segment begins at minute 13:25.

Statement on the Passing of Larry Rasky

We are heartbroken. Larry was a giant in so many ways, not just professionally but personally. He loved and was loved by so many. He always treated the company like a family and we were all shocked and saddened by the news of his passing. He has left an indelible…

Bethany Bassett Named 2019 Top Lobbyist by The Hill

The Hill’s Top Lobbyists 2019 BY THE HILL STAFF – 12/12/19 Welcome to The Hill’s annual Top Lobbyists list. 2019 was a frenetic year for K Street, with a number of high-profile fights on legislative and regulatory issues, even as Washington was riveted by impeachment drama and a contentious 2020 presidential…

Former House Ways & Means Chair Jeffrey Sánchez Joins Firm

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Rasky Partners Announces Jeffrey Sánchez, Former Chair of House Ways & Means Committee Joining Firm BOSTON (October 25, 2019) – Rasky Partners, a leading independent communications and public affairs firm, announced today that former Massachusetts House Ways and Means Committee Chairman, Jeffrey Sánchez, will join the firm…

George Cronin on the Key to Maintaining Clients (as heard on The Lobbying Show with Jim O’Brien)

The Lobbying Show: Episode 69: George Cronin – Rasky Partners, Inc. This week George Cronin sat down with The Lobbying Show’s Jim O’Brien to discuss ballot questions, client service and the keys to maintaining strong client relationships. Hear what George and Jim have to say here.